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Sunan Ibn Majah #1350

Chapters Regarding Funerals
Hasan

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الدَّرَاوَرْدِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سَعْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عَمْرَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ كَسْرُ عَظْمِ الْمَيِّتِ كَكَسْرِهِ حَيًّا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Breaking the bones of the deceased is like breaking his bones when he is alive.”
Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith narrated by ‘Aishah, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) equates the act of breaking the bones of the deceased to breaking them while they are alive. This statement emphasizes the sanctity and respect that must be afforded to the dead, highlighting the ethical treatment of the deceased.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith serves as a reminder to treat the deceased with dignity and respect, ensuring that their bodies are handled with care and honor in accordance with Islamic principles.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it emphasizes the importance of respecting the deceased and the ethical considerations surrounding their treatment.

Funeral RitesTreatment of the Dead

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1350 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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